Ruth Ramos Espada

Specialties

New York State Licensed Massage Therapist. Providing Prenatal Massage, Hot/​Cold Stone therapy, Medical Massage, Biotone Aromatherapy Wraps certification, Reiki Level 2 Practitioner, Hand and Foot Reflexology certification. American Massage Therapy Association member

History

Established in 2008.

I was introduced to the many benefits of massage therapy as a client in 1999, after sustaining an injury which fractured L1 and L2 of my Lumbar spine. I understand back pain and the need for continued pain management which massage offers. It was also then that I built a therapeutic rapport with my massage therapist who I currently still visit for routine appointments. This relationship is one of my most valued. As a client, for several years I have received a 1x per month therapeutic massage.

I secured my Massage Therapist License in March 2008. I earned my Associates Degree in Massage Therapy from New York College of Heath Professions on December 10, 2007.

I developed and honed skills throughout my rigorous education and work experience that provide a firm foundation in the professional and interpersonal skills I need to facilitate my success as a sole practioner.

I feel that I benefit from my client status first to truly appreciate the gift of massage therapy. I honor my position

Meet the Business Owner

Ruth E.

Business Owner

Skills and Abilities

* Experienced massage therapist with strong knowledge of a variety of different modalities and techniques, including: Amma, Swedish, Deep Tissue massage, Sports and Trigger Point, Back Pain and Migraine techniques, Hot Stone, Body Stretching and ROM, Prenatal/​Side-​Lying, Rain Drop Therapy, Medical Massage, Chair massage, and Reflexology;

* Enthusiastically design and perform quality individualized massage therapy sessions and body treatments, securing detailed health history using knowledge of SOAP notes and thorough evaluation of precautions and/​or contradictions;

* Provide services using safe, appropriate and effective techniques, taking care to explain procedures and applied techniques appropriate to client needs and preferences. Observe client reaction to massage, solicit feedback, and modify as necessary. Document all sessions performed according to established guidelines. Maintain client confidentiality and sensitivity to age– and gender-​related issues d